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World Fuel is seeking a strategic and commercially minded aviation fuel leader to oversee our U.S. aviation fuel supply portfolio and help drive the next phase of growth across our commercial aviation business.

This highly visible leadership role sits at the intersection of supply, trading, commercial strategy, sales support, and supplier relationship management. The Vice President, Aviation Fuel Supply & Commercial Strategy will play a critical role in shaping supply strategy, developing market opportunities, strengthening supplier partnerships, and supporting profitable portfolio growth across North America.

Reporting directly to the SVP of Supply & Trading, this leader will partner closely with Sales, Trading, Logistics, Risk, and Commercial teams to ensure World Fuel remains a preferred partner for customers, suppliers, FBOs, and aviation industry stakeholders.

This role serves as the centerpiece of the aviation supply organization.

You will lead strategic supplier relationships, influence commercial decision-making, guide customer opportunity evaluations, and help shape the overall direction of the aviation fuel supply portfolio.

The ideal candidate combines deep aviation fuel expertise with strong commercial instincts, market knowledge, relationship-building skills, and the ability to lead a high-performing team through growth and transformation.

• Develop and execute aviation fuel supply strategies across bulk fuel, into-wing, and airport fuel networks.
• Evaluate supply opportunities, supplier capabilities, pricing structures, and logistics alternatives.
• Partner with Trading, Logistics, Risk, and Commercial teams to optimize portfolio performance and supply economics.
• Monitor market trends, pricing dynamics, and competitive activity to inform strategic decision-making.

• Partner closely with Sales leadership on customer opportunities, bid responses, pricing strategies, and go-to-market plans.
• Support the evaluation, structuring, and execution of complex customer opportunities.
• Identify new supply opportunities and market expansion initiatives.
• Provide commercial insights that support profitable portfolio growth.

• Serve as the primary executive contact for key fuel suppliers and strategic partners.
• Negotiate supply agreements and commercial arrangements.
• Strengthen existing supplier partnerships while developing new relationships across the aviation fuel ecosystem.
• Represent World Fuel within the broader aviation fuel industry and supplier community.

• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing aviation fuel supply organization.
• Increase market-facing capability, industry engagement, and organizational depth.
• Drive accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Build succession plans and strengthen team capabilities to support future growth.

• Ensure accurate maintenance of supply contracts, pricing systems, and related data.
• Partner with internal teams to improve supply processes, reporting, and decision support tools.
• Oversee duty drawback administration, compliance, reporting, and related processes.
• Promote efficiency through process improvement, automation, and data-driven decision-making.

• 10+ years of experience in aviation fuel supply, refined products supply, trading, logistics, aviation fuel procurement, or related disciplines.
• Significant experience within aviation fuels, commercial aviation, energy, trading, or refined products markets.
• Demonstrated success managing supplier relationships and negotiating commercial agreements.
• Experience supporting commercial growth initiatives, customer opportunities, and strategic portfolio development.
• Proven experience leading high-performing teams.
• Strong understanding of supply economics, logistics networks, and market fundamentals.

• Aviation fuel trading experience.
• Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) experience.
• Refined products trading and logistics experience.
• Experience working with airlines, FBOs, airport operators, or aviation fuel suppliers.
• Exposure to renewable fuels and evolving fuel markets.

• Builds trusted relationships and industry credibility.
• Thinks strategically while executing operationally.
• Balances commercial growth with disciplined risk management.
• Uses market insight and data to make informed decisions.
• Influences without direct authority.
• Enjoys developing people and building strong teams.
• Thrives in fast-moving, dynamic environments.
• Has a genuine curiosity for aviation fuel markets and industry trends.

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• Master's Degree preferred.

• Approximately 30-50% travel, primarily within North America.
• Occasional international travel.
• Flexibility to support market activity, customer opportunities, industry events, and business-critical initiatives as needed.

• Influence one of the industry's largest aviation fuel supply portfolios.
• Shape supply strategy and commercial growth initiatives.
• Partner directly with senior executive leadership.
• Build and develop a high-impact team.
• Operate at the intersection of supply, trading, logistics, and commercial strategy.
• Help define the future direction of a growing aviation fuel business.